It is believed she died of a drug overdose. Not surprising, perhaps, but still awful that it had to end this way DB

British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her London home on Saturday, reportedly of a mix of drugs and alcohol. Winehouse’s struggles with substance abuse and self-destructive behavior at times overshadowed a considerable vocal and songwriting talent that produced the Grammy-winning single “Rehab” from her Grammy winning album Back to Black. Fans mourned her death, although no small number said they weren’t surprised.

“Troubled” was the adjective most commonly used to describe Amy Winehouse, the dynamic British belter who rose to international prominence thanks to her defiant 2006 single “Rehab” and the near-constant coverage of her sundry of personal problems (drug addiction, public punch-ups, onstage meltdowns, to name just a few). But in light of Winehouse’s death on Saturday (July 23), it’s clear that “troubled” doesn’t quite fit; perhaps “haunted” is a better choice.

Because Winehouse was vexed in ways that were beyond troublesome; she was pursued by specters in life — addiction, love, even the paparazzi, against whom she obtained an anti-harassment injunction in 2009. And in death — her body was discovered Saturday in her home in London, under conditions which police are calling “unexplained” — it appears those specters finally caught up with her.

There was a darkness to Winehouse, a quality that went beyond the tabloid pages or her low-cut dresses or her frequent binges on drugs and alcohol. It was most apparent in her voice, smoky and smoldering and, at times, savage, but always imperceptibly pained too, just like Billie Holiday or Janis Joplin or even Kurt Cobain. It’s no wonder then that like those talents, she found solace — and, ultimately, escape — in controlled substances. Anything to numb the pain.

In June, Winehouse set out on a 12-leg European tour. Her first concert in Belgrade had to be cut short as the singer appeared too drunk. The tour was subsequently cancelled. This video, shot in Belgrade, was originally uploaded by Iva Tanacković, who later removed it.